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DevSecOpsEngineer
NICE v2.2.0 COMPETENCY AREA NF-COM-008 NICE COMPETENCY AREA · DEVSECOPS
// Mission Brief

A DevSecOps Engineer integrates security into the way software and infrastructure are built, tested, deployed, and operated. NICE v2.2.0 defines DevSecOps as a Competency Area focused on making security a shared responsibility throughout the technology life cycle.

NICE Type COMPETENCY NICE Framework Components v2.2.0
Category NF NICE COMPETENCY AREA
Core Focus CI/CD career focus · student-friendly summary
// Key Skills You'll Need
CI/CD pipeline security
Infrastructure as Code and configuration review
Secrets and identity management
Software dependency and supply-chain checks
Container and cloud deployment security
Automation, scripting, and developer collaboration
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Day in the Life
A realistic student-friendly example of the work this career can involve.
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Salary & Outlook
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Education Routes
Practical ways to build the foundations for this type of work.
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Certifications
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Job Titles to Search
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Is This For Me?
The interests and working style that can make this career a good fit.
// Your Pathway
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Learn Development + Ops
Git, scripting, Linux, cloud basics, and CI/CD concepts
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Add Security Automation
Practice safe secret handling, scanning, and policy checks in pipelines
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Build a Secure Pipeline
Create a small project where security checks run automatically before deployment
// Build Your Foundation — Free

Cybersecurity careers become easier to understand when you can recognize common attack and protection concepts. These free activities from GamingForLearning.com provide a starting point for security awareness while you build deeper role-specific skills.

// GAME 01
PhishFinder
Practice recognizing phishing and social-engineering warning signs.
▸ Foundation: Threat Awareness
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Cryptography Challenge
Build familiarity with why encryption and protected data matter.
▸ Foundation: Data Protection
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